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Grad Spotlight: Carolina Vargas
Published on November 10, 2021
Carolina is a Ph.D. student in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE). -
Supply-chains, carbon credits, and market outlook headline Michigan Ag Credit conference
Published on November 10, 2021
Over 80 attendees from Michigan's agricultural banking and credit industry came to East Lansing to attend the event. -
Grad Spotlight: Thomas Keene
Published on October 14, 2021
Thomas is a third-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics. -
Agribusiness management student follows her love for agriculture
Published on October 12, 2021
MSU undergraduate student Kaddi Gewirtz is interested in agronomy and business with the long-term goal to also establish her own farm. -
Update From the Chair: Fall 2021
Published on September 28, 2021
AFRE Chairperson and University Distinguished Professor Scott Swinton reflects on his first three months as chair and shares news and updates from the department. -
Q&A with ABM Major Maddie Cary
Published on September 16, 2021
After an eye-opening summer internship and an exciting opportunity with the Michigan Agriculture Council, sophomore Maddie Cary is discovering new passions in the field of agribusiness management. -
Remembering Mike Weber (1944-2021)
Published on September 15, 2021
Professor Emeritus Mike Weber left a lasting impact on the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and on the lives of people around the world. -
Grad Spotlight: Mohammed Beroud
Published on September 15, 2021
Mohammed is a third-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics. -
MSU Researchers Launch New App to Help African Farmers and Purchasers
Published on August 28, 2021
Researchers in the Departments of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and Community Sustainability have developed a new mobile phone app with the potential to help millions in West Africa. -
Grad Spotlight: Rahul Dhar
Published on August 20, 2021
Rahul is a fifth-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics. -
Tom Reardon Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists
Published on August 10, 2021
Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor -
Thomas Jayne Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists
Published on August 10, 2021
Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor -
AFRE Graduate Student Receives National Recognition for Teaching Excellence
Published on August 4, 2021
Graduate student April Athnos has recieved three teaching honors in 2021. -
Meet AFRE's 2022 Job Market Candidates
Published on August 2, 2021
AFRE is pleased to announce our latest PhD job-market candidates. All three candidates anticipate completing their PhDs in the Spring or Summer of 2022. -
Tom Reardon Named University Distinguished Professor
Published on July 27, 2021
Since joining the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics in 1992, Professor Tom Reardon has garnered global recognition for his scholarship, teaching, and service to the profession. -
Grad Spotlight: Eric Abaidoo
Published on July 16, 2021
Eric is a third-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program. -
MSU Extension launches new Bilingual Farm Business Management Course
Published on June 27, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture’s North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center has awarded MSU Extension funding for an innovative new course that meeds the needs of producers. -
MSU Research Team Leaves Lasting Impact on Malian Food Security Outlook
Published on June 25, 2021
The Mali Food Security Policy Research Program has come to an end but leaves behind a lasting legacy of agricultural policy research and capacity development. -
CANR Alumni Association announces 2021 scholarship recipients
Published on June 23, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career. -
CANR names new chair to lead Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics
Published on June 21, 2021
Scott Swinton, Ph.D., to serve as chair for two-year appointment. -
In new Science publication, Jayne champions improving agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa
Published on June 17, 2021
MSU Foundation Professor Thom Jayne and University of Florida Professor Pedro Sanchez make the case for increasing agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa through increased investments in research, development, and extension.